Interpreting Materials Data Tables Flashcards

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What is a materials data table?

It is a chart that shows properties of different materials, such as density, strength or melting point.

In a materials data table, where do you find the units for each property?

You look in the column heading, next to or under the name of the property.

If a table gives the density of several materials, how do you tell which is the densest?

Find the largest number in the density column. That material is the densest.

Why must all values for a property in a data table use the same units?

So you can compare them fairly. If the units are different, the numbers do not match properly.

In a materials data table, what does a dash or blank space in a cell usually mean?

It usually means there is no data for that property, so it was not measured or not known.

How can you use a materials data table to choose a material for a job?

You compare the properties in the table and pick the material that best matches the needs of the job.

In a data table, what is the range of a set of repeated measurements for a material property?

It is the difference between the highest value and the lowest value.

Why do scientists often repeat measurements before putting a value in a materials data table?

Repeats help reduce random errors and allow them to use an average that is more reliable.

What is an anomalous result in a materials data table?

It is a value that is very different from the other repeats and does not fit the pattern.

Why is it useful to know the source of a materials data table when using it as evidence?

If the source is trusted, the data are more likely to be accurate and good evidence.

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